dismissing

[dɪsˈmɪsɪŋ]

dismissing Definition

• 1. order or allow to leave; send away.
• 2. treat as unworthy of serious consideration.
• 3. refuse to consider or acknowledge.

Using dismissing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dismissing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The teacher dismissed the class early.

• Example

  He dismissed the idea as impractical.

• Example

  She dismissed his concerns as trivial.

• Example

  The court dismissed the case due to lack of evidence.

dismissing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dismissing

• reject
• discard
• ignore
• overlook
• spurn

Antonyms for dismissing

• accept
• acknowledge
• consider

Phrases with dismissing

• dismiss from one's mind

  stop thinking about something or someone

  Example

  I tried to dismiss the thought from my mind, but it kept coming back.

• dismiss with a wave of the hand

  treat something as unimportant or insignificant

  Example

  He dismissed my concerns with a wave of the hand and continued talking.

• dismiss without prejudice

  dismiss a legal case without preventing it from being brought to court again in the future

  Example

  The judge dismissed the case without prejudice, allowing the plaintiff to refile the lawsuit later.

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Summary: dismissing in Brief

To 'dismiss' [dɪsˈmɪsɪŋ] is to send away or refuse to consider something. It can be used in various contexts, such as dismissing a class or a legal case, or dismissing an idea or concern as unworthy of attention. Phrases like 'dismiss from one's mind' and 'dismiss with a wave of the hand' describe ways of ignoring or forgetting something.